The Diocese of the Episcopal Church of Louisiana
August 22, 2014 
Announcements
Ordination of Peter Kang to the Sacred Order of Deacons



Tee It Up With the Bishop 
*Registration Open Now*

October 13, 2014
Audubon Park Golf Course
6500 Magazine St, New Orleans
Registration & breakfast: 7:30 am
Shotgun start: 8:30 am
Benefiting: St. Michael & All Angels Episcopal Day School, Baton Rouge


Register a team from your church:
Do you have a team or two from your parish to play in the tournament? This is a great day from people all across the diocese to have fun together and raise money for children's ministry. Download and print the registration form here: Download the brochure or  register online here.


 
 

Sponsorship opportunities for churches:

* Sponsor a hole for $100.
* Make an in-kind donation for beverages, prizes, tee gifts, etc. 
* Or, download the brochure for other sponsorship opportunities.


Question or more information:

Contact Deacon Mark Hudson [email protected]  or 225-270-4521


 

Contact Information for New Clergy in the Diocese of Louisiana
 
 

The Rev. Canon John Kellogg, Canon Missioner, Diocese of Louisiana

The Rev'd Canon John Kellogg joined the Diocesan staff on August 4. John will serve as Canon Missioner to the Diocese of Louisiana, overseeing congregational development and young adult ministries. He will also serve as part time priest-in-charge at St. Mark's, Harvey. 

email: [email protected]

Office phone: 504-895-6634

 

Pilgrimage Opportunities for People in the Diocese of Louisiana 


 

Walk in the Footsteps of Jesus 10-Day Biblical Tour of Israel  Holy Land Map

 

Hosted by: 

Fr. Ernie & Brenda Saik

 

Travel Dates: 

February 16-25, 2015

 

Price:

$3813.00 from Baton Rouge, LA (Price includes: $707 US & Intl. departure taxes/fuel & gratuities of $150)  

  

For further information:

Fr. Ernie Saik

12350 Buckingham Avenue

Baton Rouge, LA 70815

Phone: 225-273-4546

Email: [email protected]

 

Registration deadline: 

October 15, 2014

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The Roots of Anglicanism: An Exploration of our Anglican History, Heritage and Historic sites in England With Bishop Morris Thompson & Deacon Mark Hudson

 

Itinerary: Upon arrival in England, we will begin an historic 10-day/9 night journey to the significant sites of Anglicanism, and the roots of our own Episcopal Church, in England- London, Winchester, Canterbury, Cambridge, Durham, and York, as well as to other historical sites along the way.  We will enjoy many private tours of great cathedrals, churches and sites, experiencing different forms of worship (from Evensong, to the Eucharist, to prayer services) in these amazing places, often with special seating.  We will hear some of the great choirs of England and hear some of the grandest organs of the world played by the musicians who know them best.  Guides and guest speakers, with particular expertise in the places we visit and in church history, will guide us through this extraordinary experience.  You are invited to join us for this unique opportunity to explore our common Anglican heritage!

  • Roundtrip Economy air on Delta/Virgin Atlantic*
  • 4 Star or equivalent hotels in London (7) and York (2), based on double occupancy. (Single occupancy available at single supplement rate above).
  • Full English breakfast daily and most lunches and dinners while in England. Gratuities included.
  • Luggage handling for 1 bag per person in England plus separate luggage transportation London-York-London (for overnight rail excursion).
  • Private motor coach transportation throughout.
  • Tour hosting at transfer and accommodation points to provide assistance.
  • Private Blue Badge guide to accompany and guide all planned excursions.  Local guides, as per location requirements.
  • Excursions to major itinerary sites (Winchester, Canterbury, London, Cambridge, Durham and York/Fountains Abbey).
  • First Class rail (London-Durham and York-London) with meals on board). 
  • Entrance fees, tours, talks/lectures, and attendance at Anglican services in major locations.
  • Gala London farewell dinner. 
  • Private champagne "flight" on the London Eye prior to gala farewell dinner. 
  • * Final itinerary arrangements subject to airline schedules.  Upgrades to Virgin Atlantic's Premium Economy or Upper Class may be available at additional cost, subject to airline availability.

Travel Dates: 

April 10 - 20, 2015

 

Price:

$6250 per person, double occupancy. All inclusive. 

Single Supplement (subject to availability): $800 

 

For further information:

Deacon Mark Hudson

Email [email protected] or [email protected]

Cell 225-270-4521 please leave name and short message indicating the call is concerning the trip.

Office phone 225-237-3114


 

Registration & deposit deadline: 

October 15, 2014

 

Download brochure

Download registration

 

St. James Congregational Health & Wellness Ministry
Invites parishioners from the Baton Rouge Deanery to participate in a health survey
from Jo Craddock, St. James Episcopal Church, Baton Rouge
 
St. James has just launched a Congregational Health & Wellness Ministry and many wonder "What's it all about?" The National Episcopal Health Ministries has a vision that every Episcopal congregation become a vibrant, caring place for health and wholeness. It is their mission to promote health ministry in our churches assisting its members to reclaim the Gospel imperative of health and wholeness.

Health problems exist among our membership. We can experience better health after those risks have been identified and addressed. The first step in determining what type of educational offerings, health fairs, etc., can be of value to our members, and the Baton Rouge Deanery as whole, is to survey the membership of St. James and the surrounding Episcopal churches. 

 

Launched in the August 15 issue of the eMessenger, you can visit and participate in the online health questionnaire that will be an integral part of establishing a congregational wellness ministry. 


This survey is 100% anonymous. The survey does not ask for your name nor is your email going to be revealed as a tie to a particular survey that is received. Please be completely honest about your health concerns and the issues that relate to your health. This information will be the key to how the ministry can create the best programs possible to help our parish and area Episcopalians.


Nationwide, Episcopal parishes, with a median age of 57, experience the reality of health issues and care giving that often accompany the aging process and impact both individuals and their younger family members.


We now have a great opportunity before us! As a community of faith, we can make a difference in the health and wellness of our congregation. It all starts with this survey. Please help us create the best program possible by completing the survey as soon as possible. Take the survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/FKK675B

 

Kairos Torch 101
from Deacon Quin Bates 
 

NOLATorch Press Release

 

NEW ORLEANS, La., August 7, 2014 - NolaTorch announced the first event for Kairos Torch on August 23rd.  All are invited to attend this informative event at Munholland UMC, 1201 Metairie Road, Metairie, La.  The event will begin at 8:30 a.m and conclude at noon.  The program is designed to provide attendees with core information on the Kairos Torch mentoring ministry at Bridge City Center for Youth. (This is one of four prisons in Louisiana for youthful offenders- in short, it is a prison for kids).

 

Kairos Torch 101 will be conducted by leadership from the international Kairos prison ministry.  The program will also include speakers from the judicial, correctional, and religious communities that endorse the necessity for this program at Bridge City Center for Youth (BCCY). Ronnie Berg reiterated the importance of the ministry,  "This is the starting point for transformation of lives of the youth within BCCY as well as a seed of change for reversing the crime in New Orleans."

 

"The collaboration of the religious communities in providing ecumenical support and volunteers for the Kairos Torch Program in New Orleans is paramount to the successful ministry" reported Boomer Erickson of NolaTorch.com. "We have already witnessed the support as shown by many church newsletters and  press releases."

 

Clarion Herald, "the official newspaper of the archdiocese of New Orleans", has broadcast the event and explained the importance of the minisitry.  Click Here for the Clairon Herald article.

 

No RSVP is necessary for the event.  Please bring your friends to learn more about Kairos Torch at BCCY.

 

About Kairos Torch

Kairos Torch is the evidence based behavior modification program and ecumenical mentoring ministry.  The Kairos international ministry includes Kairos Inside, Kairos Outside, and Kairos Torch. For more information, visit www.NolaTorch.com.

TREC Plans Churchwide Meeting on October 2

Media Release
The Episcopal Church Office of Public Affairs 

 

[July 24, 2014] As directed in its enabling resolution C095 approved by the 77th General Convention in 2012, the Task Force to Reimagine the Episcopal Church (TREC) will convene a churchwide meeting on October 2 at 6:30 p.m.


The purpose of the meeting is "to receive responses to the proposed recommendations to be brought forward to the 78th General Convention." 


The meeting will be webcast live from Washington National Cathedral and will be webcast live from Washington National Cathedral and will be viewed at St. James Episcopal Church in the CSF Atrium, on the third floor of the Ministries Center. The meeting is open to the entire church, and there is no fee to attend in person at the National Cathedral, or to watch the live webcast.


The planned format will be short concise presentations followed by substantive question and comment periods. Questions, concerns and comments will be taken from the live audience in addition to email and twitter. Questions can be emailed to [email protected] or put on Twitter @ReimagineTEC.


TREC plans to draw from the comments, concerns and questions raised during this event to influence and fine-tune proposals currently under consideration during its final meeting immediately following the churchwide gathering on October 3 and 4.


TREC's final report to General Convention is due by November 30 for the 78th General Convention in Salt Lake City, Utah in July 2015.


There has been significant financial underwriting from Trinity Church Wall Street and generous provision of space and technical support by Washington National Cathedral and the Diocese of Washington critical to making this event possible.


 

 

Viewing the Webcast in Diocese of Louisiana

 

St. James Episcopal Church- 205 N. 4th St, Baton Rouge

 

For more information: The Rev'd Sharon Alexander, [email protected].

 

Resources
September is National Disaster Preparedness Month  
 

From Katie Mears, Episcopal Relief and Development, Director, U.S. Disaster Program

 

 

 

Leadership Newsletter is published electronically bimonthly (1st and 15th of the month) by the Diocese of Louisiana. For more information contact Karen Mackey at 504-895-6634 or [email protected]
 

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